Is this itch? What do I do to cure it?

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arkmann

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This is the first time if ever have anything like this happen. Just saw it a couple of hours ago and I don't really know what to do. Is it itch or some other type of disease? What do I do to cure it? Its currently in my 10G QT tank. HELP PLEASE.

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I don't see anything. Are you referring to the reddish around his dorsal fin?

Ich looks like little white spots about the size of a grain of salt.
 
See the reddish part?
 
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I'll get more close-up photos tonight. If you compare it to humans, it kinda look like a cold sore. Imagine that in your lips.
 
Nick660;1271450; said:

It can be this:

U). One fish, or many fish appear to have red streaking through the body and/or fins

Its only on the top fin as well as its surrounding area as the photos show. It does sound like a bacterial infection. I will try a 30% WC tonight and add some melafix to it and see what happens. I was also advise do do 25% WC every 3-4 days which I will also try.

Is adding table salt (iodized) advisable as well?

By the way thanks for the link! It was anexcellent source of information!:):):)
 
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